Who's Gonna Govern?

In 2022, Pam Anderson is running for Colorado secretary of state. The Republican was the clerk and recorder in Jefferson County. She also led the Colorado County Clerks Association.

In 2022, Barbara Kirkmeyer is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.

In 2022, Dr. Yadira Caraveo is running for Congress in Colorado's new 8th Congressional District.

In 2022, Michael Bennet is running for reelection to the U.S. Senate. The Democrat has held the office since 2009. He was previously superintendent of Denver Public Schools. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.

In 2022, Joe O'Dea is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. He owns a construction company called Concrete Express. He is running for office for the first time. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org.

In 2022, Jared Polis is running for reelection as Colorado's governor. The Democrat was elected in 2018. He is a former congressman and entrepreneur. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner Producer: Michelle P.

In 2022, Heidi Ganahl is the Republican nominee for governor. She currently serves as a CU regent, making her the only Republican to hold statewide office in Colorado. She is also an entrepreneur, founding a doggy daycare business called Camp Bow Wow, which she has sold. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner Producer: Michelle P.

In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Walker Stapleton, the Republican candidate for Colorado governor, talks about sports gambling taxes as a way to fix our transportation troubles, education taxes, tariffs and whether […]

In perhaps his last “job interview” before the election, Jared Polis, the Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, talks about Amazon’s HQ2, growth,  transportation, education taxes, health care costs, and his resolution to […]

Episode 10: The Colorado Primary is over and voters have spoken. Host Ryan Warner speaks to the major party winners before the campaign kicks off in earnest.

Episode 9: In this bonus episode, we take you to three of Colorado’s congressional districts, each with its own heated primary battle.

Episode 8: The online retail entrepreneur turned politician is campaigning on free early childhood education, state-led healthcare and increased gun control.

Episode 7: State Treasurer Walker Stapleton came to Colorado 15 years ago. He worked with high-tech startups and led a real-estate investment company before public office.

Episode 6: Once Colorado’s youngest mayor and a Democrat, Greg Lopez is now a Republican running for governor.

Episode 5: Democrat Donna Lynne is the lieutenant governor. She came to Colorado from New York City 13 years ago to run Kaiser’s health care operation.

Episode 4: Republican Doug Robinson is a retired investment banker and founder of the nonprofit, KidsTek, which makes sure high-needs students have access to technology.

Episode 3: Democrat Cary Kennedy served as Colorado State Treasurer from 2007-2011 and then as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Mayor under Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

Episode 2: Republican Victor Mitchell has run six different companies, accruing enough wealth to self-fund his campaign to be the next governor of Colorado.

Episode 1: Democrat Mike Johnston served in the Colorado Senate from 2009-2017, where public education was a big part of his focus.